Simpson Strong Tie ICFVL
Application: Ledger Connection
Manufacturer: Simpson Strong Tie
Website: https://www.strongtie.com/concrete_miscellaneousconnectors/icfvl-w_system/p/icfvl
Quantity: 15 (Per Box)
The ICFVL Ledger Connector System is engineered to solve the challenges of mounting wood or steel ledgers to insulated concrete form (ICF) walls. The ICFVL is designed to provide both vertical and lateral, in-plane performance. There are many benefits over traditional anchor bolting, including better on center spacing in most cases, faster installation and no protrusions.
The embedded legs of the ICFVL are embossed for additional stiffness and the hole allows for concrete to flow through and around the connector. The exposed flange on the face of the ICF provides a structural surface for mounting either a wood or steel ledger.
Material: ICFVL—14 gauge; ICFVL-CW and ICFVL-W—16 gauge.
Finish: Galvanized.
Installation: ICFVL in ICF
- For use with a minimum 4" thick core.
- Snap a chalk line for the bottom of the ledger.
- Mark required on center spacing.
- Use ICFVL to mark kerfs locations.
- Cut kerfs at marks.
- Insert ICFVL flush to the face of the ICF.
- Pour concrete.
Wood Ledger Attachment – ICFVL-W or -CW
- Slip appropriate ledger connector underneath the ledger.
- Install the eight ICF-D3.62 screws partially into the ledger.
- Position the ledger level to the chalk line and drive the screws through the wood and into the ICFVL.
Steel Ledger Attachment
- Position the ledger level to the chalk line and against the ICFVL.
- Attach with four 1/4-14x3/4", #3 drill point screws (not provided).
- All screws should be located at least 1/2" from the edge of the ICFVL.
- Space screws evenly.
WARNING: Industry studies show that hardened fasteners can experience performance problems in wet environments.
Accordingly, use this product in dry environments only.
